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Super Simple, and Quick Chili
Okay, so chili doesn’t come to mind right away during the summer months but you can’t pass up something this easy and cheap! What you’ll need. 1/2 lb ground pork 1 can of tex-mex diced tomatoes 1/2 can of black beans dashes of chili powder dashes of cyan pepper Directions: While you’re cooking the ground […]
My favorite…veggie.
My favorite veggie: the Red Bell Pepper. I have determined that red peppers are one of my favorite vegetables. A wonderful combination of tangy taste and crunchy texture, bell peppers are the Christmas ornaments of the vegetable world. Not only are they great plain, but I love cooking with them too. They provide great flavor while […]
Sweet and Spicy Pork Chop
Tonight was one of those nights where I just kept throwing things together. It’s like a painting, starting with one color and then adding more to make it a great piece. Start with your main piece and then keep adding flavors in and you come up with a great meal. My ‘main’ choice tonight was […]
Selecting the right apple for recipes.
Nothing says fall like apples: baked into pies, enjoying warm apple cider, and visiting your local apple orchard. -Baking- A good baking apple will hold its shape when it’s cooked in a pie, tart, cake or other high-heat dish. Even among those sturdy breeds, a wide variety of tastes, textures and tartness will influence your […]
Coal Miner Pasta
The other day I was watching Rachel Ray (yes..I watch her from time to time) and she had mentioned that her husband’s favorite recipe was Coal Miner Pasta. I was interested by the name of the dish and it sounded really good. I used her recipe from her site but made some changes to it. How to […]
Ge-Jo’s By the Lake Italian
Ge-Jo’s By the Lake Italian is a great place in downtown Clear Lake, Iowa. It’s my favorite place to eat in Clear Lake. They have a wonderful patio area to enjoy the Clear Lake breeze. The inside is too dark for me. I enjoy being outdoors. Their specialty is pizza. If you’re an adventurous eater, try the […]
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